Become a Cybersecurity Professional

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Free Online Course: Become a Cybersecurity Professional provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Become a Cybersecurity Professional is taught by Malcolm Shore, Marc Menninger, CISSP, CRISC and Caroline Wong.

Overview
  • There has never been a better time to break into cybersecurity. If you’re just beginning to explore a career in this fast-growing field, then this learning path is for you. You can gain an understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts and prepare to dive more deeply into this in-demand field.

    • Explore basic cybersecurity concepts and best practices.
    • Understand the cybersecurity threat landscape.
    • Learn about key cybersecurity job roles and certifications.

Syllabus
  • Courses under this program:
    Course 1: Cybersecurity Foundations
    -Set a rock-solid foundation for your network, users, and data by learning the basics of cybersecurity. Explore key frameworks, threats, and strategies for responding to incidents.

    Course 2: The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape (2019)
    -Learn how to protect your organization’s data from even the most devious cybersecurity threats. Examine the most common security concerns as well as newer attack vectors.

    Course 3: Learning the OWASP Top 10
    -Explore the ten most critical software vulnerabilities for 2021, as described by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).

    Course 4: IT Security Careers and Certifications: First Steps
    -Interested in finding an IT security job? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch a successful career in information security.